[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-68":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Damn Necromancer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1212598,1580,"Chapter 68","damn-necromancer-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 68: Wave (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The live interview was broadcasted to millions of viewers, and the questions from the reporters were relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seo Yerim! What do you mean you’re no longer a swordswoman but an archer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It means I’ve changed my job.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim shared her status window, showing her new job as an archer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is crazy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She really became an archer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is that possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters were in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A job change was considered impossible after it had been chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here was a clear case where it had actually happened, with the system information as proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seo Yerim! How did you change your job?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was a special reward from the gate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But even S-rank gates have never had such rewards!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just because it hasn’t happened before doesn’t mean it can’t happen in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened to your skills and achievements from the sword-based job?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those have also changed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you switch from sword to bow? Was there a specific reason?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was keenly focused on her response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim had trained with a sword her whole life and was skilled enough to outmatch most high-ranking swordsmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changing jobs to archer seemed like a drastic move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo stepped in to answer on her behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seo Yerim is a natural archer. She developed a skill as soon as she picked up the bow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters were visibly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Developing a skill immediately after picking up a weapon indicated exceptional talent—something incredibly rare, even on a global scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re saying she had a hidden talent for archery?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. And the gate reward provided an opportunity to switch. We took it,” Minwoo explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s your evaluation of Seo Yerim’s archery skills, then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d say world-class.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“World-class?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The landscape in the archery scene will be turned on its head soon. You can even bet on it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo’s tone was entirely different from the time he’d critiqued her sword skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had previously dismissed her swordsmanship, but now he was proclaiming her archery skills to be world-class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters were skeptical, but Seo Yerim’s decision to change jobs indicated that she must have had good reason to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ll see her performance soon enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters nodded, acknowledging that they would have to wait and see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kim Minwoo! Dorim has issued a public apology. Are you willing to accept it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dorim? Who from Dorim sent it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was a general company statement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo chuckled at the question about Dorim’s apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think a simple company statement will make up for trying to bury someone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re not accepting the apology?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not convinced this was an isolated incident, given that my advertisements have impacted Dorim’s sales, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to think they might have planned this to deal with me. Maybe they’re willing to sacrifice a not-so-promising son to eliminate someone successful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you suggesting that Chairman Cho from Dorim instructed his own son to carry out a sort of kamikaze attack?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just a theory, but Dorim might consider it a fair trade. After all, they could give up a problematic son to get rid of a major thorn in their side. Doesn’t that sound like a plausible exchange?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it wasn’t logically sound, that wasn’t Minwoo’s concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was spreading rumors and creating doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burden of proof was always on the one who had to defend against accusations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the current climate, with Minwoo’s popularity soaring after successfully conquering the A+ gate, his words carried significant weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ripple effects of his comments were likely to hit Dorim’s stock and public perception hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Dorim was a second-tier group, it had many overlaps with Ilsung in business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Dorim’s reputation took a hit, it would benefit Ilsung in various ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Whether I only damage Dorim’s reputation or take something more significant, it’s a win either way.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t plan to let Dorim off easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that his backers were more substantial, he had the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the interview continued, news headlines rapidly spread across social media and news platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[(Breaking) Gate Conquest Shared 50-50! A D-Rank Awakened Challenged the A+ Gate!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[(Breaking) Verified by Sword of Justice! The 50-50 Conquest is Legitimate!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[(Breaking) The Sword of Justice Is Now an Archer? Seo Yerim Changes Job!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[(Breaking) International Super Rookies Gather! Seo Yerim Joins the ‘Money Talks’ Guild!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[(Breaking) Did Dorim’s Chairman Order His Son to Commit Murder to Eliminate Minwoo?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[(Breaking) Dorim Dismisses Allegations as Baseless Conspiracy Theory.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rumors spread quickly, stirring significant public interest and debate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo’s comments had hit their mark, setting off a chain reaction of events that would impact Dorim’s future and his own standing within the world of awakeners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the interview, Minwoo turned to Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you need me to come with you to the Sword Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I think I should handle this myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure you’ll be okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just a change in job, that’s all. And it’s not like it’s a bad outcome. I’ll be fine. You do what you need to do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded, leaving Seo Yerim to deal with her own business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She headed to find the Sword Saint, her grandfather, at the Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard the news, I take it your job has changed to an archer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim nodded and shared her status window with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint’s eyes widened as he saw the skill list: Divine Bow Epherin (SSS), Ghost Step (A), Precision Shot (A)…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An SSS-grade skill…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time he had seen such a high-level skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this the skill you got from the gate reward?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, there’s more to it,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, explaining the whole story—from how Minwoo discovered her latent talent to the mysterious space where she underwent the re-examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint’s expression grew more serious as he listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…He’s quite an unusual child.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he, with decades of experience, hadn’t seen talent like this in his granddaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow, Minwoo had spotted it instantly and had even managed to create a path for her re-examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused and looked her grandfather in the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandfather.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve always wanted to earn your approval, but I’ve never quite managed it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had known this since her childhood when his son and daughter-in-law tragically died, leaving her in his care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn’t given her the approval she sought—not because he didn’t want to, but because he couldn’t bring himself to give false praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply wasn’t up to his standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even stopped sparring with her, knowing it would only lead to disappointment and further disheartenment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, standing in front of him was a different Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I might not wield a sword anymore, but my goal hasn’t changed. Would you train with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stand up,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, motioning for her to follow him to the training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other instructors and students began to gather, curious about what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on? Are they really going to spar?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are they heading to the training grounds?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The last time they sparred was about three years ago, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two of them stood in the training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim readied her weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Divine Bow Epherin (SSS) activated!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of light illuminated the training grounds as the bow materialized in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt more natural and comfortable than any sword she had ever held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Help me out, Epherin.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bow seemed to vibrate in response to her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint also drew his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training grounds were thick with tension as the duel began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s begin.”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim immediately activated one of the Divine Bow Epherin’s skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Divine Bow Epherin declares the ‘Killing Zone’!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Maintained for 20 minutes!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Agility increased by 50%.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mana arrows generated three times more frequently!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Killing Zone” skill was one of the bow’s unique features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Sword Saint charged forward, Seo Yerim drew her bowstring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant blue mana arrow formed in her bow, splitting into three distinct trajectories as she released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrows flew in different directions, approaching the Sword Saint from multiple angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint’s eyes narrowed as he recognized the challenge: the arrows were designed to be difficult to deflect due to their altered paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That’s tricky.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knocking one aside would expose him to the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was a master for a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his sword in a swift arc, deflecting all three arrows in one smooth motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, from above and in front, more arrows rained down—a total of nine aimed at his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint’s sword burst with wind energy, creating a vortex that swept the arrows away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time Seo Yerim had seen him actively use wind techniques, indicating that he recognized the threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rapidly closed the distance between them, his sword poised to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim used her newly acquired skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ghost Step (A) activated!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her form became a blur as she moved across the training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Sword Saint anticipated her movements and was already closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She released another volley of arrows, but he deflected them with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Stay calm.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had dueled the Sword Saint many times, and he always seemed to know her moves before she made them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a source of great frustration in the past, leading to demoralizing defeats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had changed since then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint had proven his power by clearing an S-rank gate, so she knew this wouldn’t be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she tried her best, she doubted whether she would be able to inflict even a single wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But I can do it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with the Divine Bow Epherin, she had more than just arrows; she had a powerful weapon capable of inflicting real damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Sword Saint closed in, she used her bow to parry his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash of steel and wood echoed through the training grounds as they engaged in high-speed exchanges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew from the impact of their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his overwhelming strength, Seo Yerim’s enhanced agility and quick reflexes allowed her to keep pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful bonuses granted by her bow and her inherent talent with archery translated into fluid, martial-arts-like movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The S-rank martial arts manual she had acquired in the gate came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just about hitting targets; it was about using the bow as an extension of her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved with grace and precision, turning the bow into a weapon as deadly as any sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Chil Sal Bo]—a martial arts skill focusing on close-range combat—was what Seo Yerim decided to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[PR\u002FN: (chil-sal-bo) is a Korean word that refers to a traditional Korean belief system involving seven-year cycles in a person’s life.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It involved taking seven steps and striking with an arrow aimed at the enemy’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite only having read the manual once, her innate talent allowed her to replicate the skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have perfectly replicated Chil Sal Bo!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a mana arrow in one hand and the Divine Bow Epherin in the other, Seo Yerim parried and countered the Sword Saint’s attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, by the fifth step, she noticed a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even this won’t be enough.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint’s swordsmanship was far more advanced than when they last sparred three years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needed a more potent attack if she wanted to make any impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an idea flashed through her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if she combined the precision of “Chil Sal Bo” with the enhanced range of the “Killing Zone” skill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would involve integrating multiple skills—a seemingly impossible feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Seo Yerim was determined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the seventh step, her figure blurred, closing the distance with the Sword Saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drew her bowstring and released it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Chil Sal Bo and Precision Shot are perfectly linked!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Killing Zone skill enhances the effect!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A new skill has been created!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Chil Bo Gyeok (SS) has been created!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[PR\u002FN: A chilbogeok (칠보격) is a Korean traditional divination tool used to predict a person’s fortune and destiny. It is typically made from seven pieces of wood or bamboo, each representing a different aspect of a person’s life, such as health, wealth, and love.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three arrows shot forward from close range, but the moment they did, a sharp cracking sound echoed across the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrows shattered in mid-air, crushed by a force that was too quick to comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim’s eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her best effort, her combination of skills, was effortlessly blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t even see what happened, but the Sword Saint’s blade was already at her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Am I really not enough, even with a bow?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then the Sword Saint spoke, his voice filled with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You surprised me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To make me use the Heart Sword… That’s something I haven’t done in a long time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heart Sword…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked, recalling the brief mention of this term from their past discussions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations. You’ve found a job that suits you perfectly. You’ve got talent, and I acknowledge it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years of training had finally paid off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She might not be wielding a sword anymore, but it didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had achieved the recognition she’d longed for all her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears welled up in her eyes as the Sword Saint’s words sank in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo glanced at the message that suddenly appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this? Why are my achievement points…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if they were multiplying rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t done anything specific to trigger it, but his achievement points were increasing at an unprecedented rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could be causing this sudden surge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2296,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.387Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","963f92953a45714f776a90747b479389bc10afe9de69e53125a18d7d972bbe35","damn-necromancer-chapter-15","damn-necromancer-chapter-284",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]